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Jul 28 2017

Uncertainty over Clean Air Zones could cripple local businesses

Clarity is urgently needed to identify which vehicles will be affected in each of the Clean Air Zones, the Freight Transport Association has said following publication today of the Government’s air quality plan.

Elizabeth de Jong, FTA’s Director of UK Policy, said: “Uncertainty will hurt industry – FTA understands we won’t know where lorries and vans will be restricted until next year, giving only a year for businesses to plan their fleets, leaving many with potentially large bills on top of rising operating costs in a difficult trading environment.”

In addition to the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London, there are five other cities (Birmingham, Derby, Leeds, Nottingham and Southampton) which will have to introduce Clean Air Zones (CAZs) by 2019.  There may be other locations which, as part of their air quality plans, also decide to introduce CAZs.  FTA is calling for clarity as to which vehicles will be affected as soon as possible. Read more

 

 

Source: FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION